Hey all,
I live in Portugal, have done for nearly 3 years and as much as I’ve avoided every work do so far I’ve finally had to say yes to one.
Flying Portugal to Gatwick then train to St Pancras where my hotel is a few minutes walk from the station.
My big thing is I suffer severe anxiety, especially around public transport and the inane fear I will get mugged. No rhyme or reason to it, it’s never happened before in my life but it’s a huge fear anyway. When I lived in England I just refused to go to London unless I could drive but now my work office is in London so all work events will be there and it’s a fairly new job so I don’t want it held against me by not attending. London well and truly terrified me. I’ve lived a very sheltered and protected life so far going from a living and protective father to a wonderful and protective partner, uncomfortable situations are not the norm for me.
I feel sick just writing about it.
I am doing it, I have to and I am going to force myself but just wondering if anyone has any tips for making it easier? I know I need to put my big girl knickers on and man up etc and I promise I will! It’s also my first time every flying alone so a lot of new and scary things in one day for me! Thanks!